Good morning, Cedar Rapids.

Dozens of veterans returned to Cedar Rapids Tuesday night after touring Washington, D.C. war memorials; they were welcomed with a military band, flag line, and hugs — Girl Scouts also provided snacks.

319 Drink Co. will begin serving dirty sodas and coffee at Dirty Dough on Monday, Sept.

21 at 2811 Wiley Blvd SW. Its drive-thru will continue operations + the company plans to expand the menu in the future.

Cedar Rapids Community School District is reviewing start and dismissal times for the 2027-28 school year — aiming to improve transportation and student outcomes.

The district will gather community input through meetings and surveys before a final board vote Dec. 14.

Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services advises Cedar Rapids residents to review insurance coverage, secure key documents, and set aside emergency funds as National Preparedness Month promotes disaster readiness (guidance to protect homes and finances).

Today, Cedar Rapids and Linn County Solid Waste Agency approved a resolution (to reduce landfill overload) that will let it reject waste loads from major construction projects like QTS and Google data centers if they do not separate clean wood, metal, and cardboard.

The phased policy aims to preserve space.

Molina Healthcare of Iowa and The MolinaCares Accord have donated a $50,000 grant that will fund a pilot program training child welfare and behavioral health providers in trauma-informed care for children and teens statewide — addressing gaps identified in a January provider assessment.